Daniel D.
Vista, CA (5 locations)
- Years Teaching: 9
- Years Playing: 18
- Levels Taught: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Teaches: Kids, Juniors, Adults, Seniors
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About Me
Hi! I’m Daniel, a tennis coach based in North County San Diego with over 18 years of playing experience and more than 9 years of coaching players of all ages and skill levels.
Originally from Austria, I’ve trained at top tennis academies—including Burgenland Tennis Academy and ÖLSZ Südstadt, where pros like Dominic Thiem (former ATP #3) and Jurij Rodionov (former ATP #87) also trained. I also trained at the CTK Training Center Kirmayr in Brazil under the guidance of Carlos Kirmayr, a former ATP #36. These international experiences shape the way I coach—bringing a high-performance mindset to every lesson.
Now based in San Diego, I help players of all levels build their skills, confidence, and passion for the game.
What Sets My Coaching Apart:
Training: Developed in elite European and South American academies that produced top ATP talent.
Competitive Experience: Former #1 player at Palomar College and San Diego City College (SDCC)—ranked #4 in California.
Local Results That Stick: I’ve coached 50+ students in North County San Diego, with some progressing from first-timers to USTA tournament competitors.
All Ages & Levels Welcome: Lessons are tailored for kids, teens, adults, and seniors, from complete beginners to competitive players.
Lesson Types:
Private Lessons
Semi-Private Lessons
Group Sessions
Hitting-Only Practice
We can focus on: Forehands • Backhands • Serves • Volleys • Overheads • Footwork • Match Strategy • Mental Game
Highlights & Achievements:
18+ Years of Playing Experience
15 Years Competing in Tournaments
Top Junior Ranking in Austria: #12
Trained at the Burgenland Tennis Academy & ÖLSZ Südstadt
Trained at CTK Training Center Kirmayr in Brazil, coached by Carlos Kirmayr (former ATP #36)
#1 Player at Palomar College and San Diego City College (SDCC) – Ranked #4 in CA
Let’s Start Your Tennis Journey!
Whether you're stepping onto the court for the first time or preparing for high-level competition, I’ll help you level up with every session. Book a lesson today—let’s hit the court and unlock your full potential!
Teaching Style
I start each lesson with a dynamic warm-up, followed by targeted drills to improve key areas like forehands, backhands, volleys, serves, and footwork. I also frequently include match-play elements—such as tie-breaks or other match driven drills—to help students apply what they've learned in realistic game situations. My lessons are structured, engaging, and tailored to each player’s goals and skill level.
Teaching Locations
- Carlsbad High School
- 3557 Monroe Street
- Carlsbad, CA 92008
- Mira Costa College
- Barnard Dr.
- Oceanside, CA 92056
- Thibodo Park
- Lupine Hills Dr, Vista, Ca 92081
- Vista, CA 92081
- Brengle Terrace Park
- 1200 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, Ca 92084
- Vista, CA 92084
- Stage Coach Community Park
- 3420 Camino De Los Coches
- Carlsbad, CA 92009
Latest Reviews
Excellent instructor. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I could tell right away he was very vested in improving my game. He was very observant and gave me small tweaks to improve my swing but was never overwhelming with them. Very encouraging throughout the session, and overall just made it fun.
Highly recommend Daniel! Great lesson.
Pleasant experience
The court was in great condition
The coach, Daniel is a tennis expert and he heard my needs so we direct the lesson towards what we decided was the best approach. Really happy with his help.
Looking forward to the rest of my hours with him.
Daniel is awesome professional and fun!
After trying to improve my tennis with many different coaches, Coach Daniel helped me improve like no one else. He cares for his students, he is very patient and has a great eye for every technical detail. He taught me a lot about the game of Tennis and the right shot selections to make for competitive play. He emphasizes on building the player's confidence and he implements great drills to do so.